A Day With Grandma – Lifestyle Photography, Madison WI

Once a month or so our family drives to Appleton to spend a weekend at Grandma’s. Now that Grandpa is gone she lives by herself and, even though she keeps herself constantly busy, she truly enjoys every visit. Our kids love going to Grandma as she always has something fun for them to do. Even… read more

So Good You Could Eat Them – Local Gifts – Sauk City, WI Photographer

Being a small and local business myself, I do my best to support other small businesses and local entreprenuers. And one that I always recommend — as I strongly believe in everything that she does — is our Roots and Shoots CSA farm owner Heidi Accola. In December the growing season in Wisconsin is obviously over… read more

What I Love – My Kombucha Recipe – Prairie du Sac, WI Photographer

Today I would like to share with you my kombucha recipe. This is not really a photography related topic, but one very close to my heart, as I used to teach workshops how to make this special drink. And of course I will include some images as well 🙂 We’ve been drinking kombucha regularly for… read more

What I Love – Borscht Recipe – Prairie du Sac, WI Photographer

First snow is here! Seems so sudden and unexpected. I don’t feel ready for winter yet… I believe though that everything happens when it’s supposed to so it’s probably a good thing. After a very busy fall season it’s time to slow down, refocus, think, plan for the next year and… cook more 🙂 You… read more

Off to Poland!

Today is a special day. After more than five years away, I am going to visit Poland again! And my kids are joining me. They don’t remember much from their last time there, so they are very excited about the visit as well. Even more so, they are excited that they are also going to… read more

Grandma is published! – A Day in Life Session – Madison, WI Photographer

During our recent visit to Grandma, we saw how she was puzzled as to why she was mailed a large white envelope containing a copy of Country Magazine. Grandma slowly paged through the issue of that magazine. At the end, still surprised at finding nothing, she was about to set down the magazine when –… read more

Sonia’s Heaven – Caring for the Stables at Christmas

“Down on nice Aunt Sandy’s farm…” (sung to the tune of Old McDonald) . . . yes our Christmas was filled with activities of a different kind. When Stuart’s sister suggested house sitting their new house  (to be near the rest of our big family and host the Christmas meal) – the offer came with… read more

Polka on the Riverway – Prairie du Sac Photographer

I have just finished making final touches to my first window display in downtown Prairie du Sac, WI. A  Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce initiative enabled local business owners — who do not have a retail space — to showcase their art and services. Tomorrow is the first big day – with an annual event… read more

Taking the Time in Baxter’s Hollow – Hiking In Wisconsin

I had a busy week with several sessions to process. I could have easily got lost in editing all day but fortunately the kids didn’t let me 🙂 They convinced me to go for a hike. The day was beautiful and hot so we decided to head down to cool and shaded Baxter’s Hollow, one… read more

Friends – Children’s Photographer, Prairie du Sac WI

A Sunday afternoon gathering at a friend’s house gave an opportunity to capture children at their best – just being kids. This group has known each other for years, kids having practically grown up with each other. We get together every couple of months and this was one of those occasions. While parents chatted and… read more